Approved
consistent with the following terms of clearance: OMB encourages VA
to continue Departmental efforts aimed at providing respondents
with a fully electronic version of associated forms that may be
completed and submitted electronically and that include the
recognition of electronic signatures.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2014
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2011
464,155
0
440,380
33,079
0
30,391
0
0
0
These forms are used to initiate and
document expenditures, to claim reimbursement as well as make
funeral arrangements, authorize burial benefits and other
miscellaneous medical services.
US Code:
38
USC 1725 Name of Law: Reimbursement for emergency treatment
US Code: 38
USC 1728 Name of Law: Reimbursement of certain medical
expenses
US Code: 38
USC 111 Name of Law: Payments or allowances for beneficiary
travel
US Code: 38
USC 1703 Name of Law: Contracts for hospital care and medical
services in non-Department facilities
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.